--- title: "Living England Habitat Field Surveys and Change Detection Surveys" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca52688a-5930-4374-956a-159738c732a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca52688a-5930-4374-956a-159738c732a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca52688a-5930-4374-956a-159738c732a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca52688a-5930-4374-956a-159738c732a2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-05-15" --- # Living England Habitat Field Surveys and Change Detection Surveys Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca52688a-5930-4374-956a-159738c732a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca52688a-5930-4374-956a-159738c732a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca52688a-5930-4374-956a-159738c732a2.json) ## Summary The contracting authority for this procurement process is Natural England, located at DEFRA in England. The title of the procurement is "Living England Habitat Field Surveys and Change Detection Surveys" in the Research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with a budget of £500,000 allocated for the contract period starting on July 31, 2023, and ending on March 29, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), with future notices scheduled for June 5, 2023, and contract activities expected to take place in different regions of England. This tender by Natural England for Living England Habitat Field Surveys and Change Detection Surveys represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The procurement process allows for multiple open tenders, offering businesses the chance to contribute to important ecological research in various biogeographical zones across England to support Natural England's conservation efforts and inform future strategies. ## Notice "Following the data collated from the Expression of Interest published 26/01/23: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5caa5c17-66ad-41a8-aeab-653261d0bccd the Authority have determined the most appropriate route to market for this requirement is to tender for the Living England and Change Detection Surveys via multiple Open Tenders as outlined below. Living England Field Data collection only for the following Biographical Zones: * Contract 1: BGZ 11 and 13/14 (Mid June) * Contract 2: BGZ 08 and 09 (End June) * Contract 3: BGZ 05 and 06 (Beginning July) Change Detection Field Data collection only for the following Biographical Zones: * Contract 4: BGZ 01 and 04 (Mid July) * Contract 5: BGZ 10 and 12 (August) The dates are indicative only and are subject to change. " ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b8725b-5efb-40fa-8ab1-1e5d3111fa86 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Jun 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | DEFRA | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction ## Release History - 15 May 2023 at 15:39 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b8725b-5efb-40fa-8ab1-1e5d3111fa86 - 30 Jan 2023 at 15:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5caa5c17-66ad-41a8-aeab-653261d0bccd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b8725b-5efb-40fa-8ab1-1e5d3111fa86 15th May 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5caa5c17-66ad-41a8-aeab-653261d0bccd 30th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c303da1-c0ad-4ad9-a2c4-3acc0513d701 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f881d9d-7802-4254-a90d-40f32f52f146 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6230b99-2228-4d63-9fa0-6feaec8cbc29 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6ad2095-abbd-47e7-adcc-81b38ef919c9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c92913cd-cdc8-41b6-aa9d-c3be7900edd6 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013700-2023? 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